Former Foreign Minister of Artsakh commented on Heritage opposition party’s proposition for Armenia to recognize the independence of Nagorno Karabakh Republic.

Arman Melikyan expressed his unequivocal support for Artsakh recognition, which, as he noted, should go parallel to peace negotiations.

Also, according to the ex-FM, Armenia’s recognition of Artsakh won’t trigger a new war, as many fear.

“Armenia’s political forces must realize that introducing the issue on parliament agenda in full knowledge that the suggestion won’t be accepted, makes the problem seem less serious than it actually is.

Armenian authorities’ position on NKR recognition is explained by the formers’ unwillingness to assume a single-handed responsibility for the step,” the former official concluded.